Maurice Tyler

Maurice Tyler
No. 42, 23, 25, 27, 39
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1950-07-19) July 19, 1950 (age 75)
Karnack, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High schoolMergenthaler Tech (MD)
CollegeBaltimore JC (1968–1969)
Morgan State (1970–1971)
NFL draft1972: 10th round, 235th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions5
Fumble recoveries5
Sacks1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Maurice Michael Tyler (born July 19, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions, New York Jets, and New York Giants. He also spent the 1983 season with the Chicago Blitz and the Denver Gold and the 1984 season with the San Antonio Gunslingers of the United States Football League (USFL).[1]

Background

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Tyler grew up in Baltimore and graduated from Mergenthaler Vocational Technical Senior High School. He played college football at Morgan State University.
Tyler is the athletic director at W. E. B. Du Bois High School in Baltimore.

References

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  1. ^ "Maurice Tyler Pro Football Stats, Position, College, Draft". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved March 21, 2025.